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RYAN COUTURE-PATRICKY “PITBULL” FREIRE COMPLETES MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 148: DALEY VS. UHRICH’

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Santa Monica, Calif. (January 12, 2016) - Ryan Couture (10-3) abayobhekana Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (14-7) during the main card of "Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” ngoJanuwari 29 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif.

 

Bellator officials previously announced two welterweight attractions featuring a main event pitting British slugger UPawulu "Semtex" Daley (37-13-2) ngokumelene Andy Uhrich (11-5) and a rematch featuring Paul Bradley (22-6, 2 NC) ngokumelene Chris Honeycutt (6-0, 1 NC), which will serve as the co-main event. Rounding out the Spike-televised main card will be heavyweights Raphael Butler (9-1) futhi Tony Johnson (9-2).

 

Ngaphezu kwalokho, the preliminary portion of the card has been completed, with the news that Matt Perez (1-1) ziyohlangana Eugene Cancino, Nick Bustamante (3-0) liba Salvador Becerra (4-2), Jermaine McDermott (1-0) ukulwa Eric Huggins (1-0) futhi John Paul Elias (3-0) Uyoba action.

 

"Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, kanti izikhathi zokudakwa sokuqulwa kwecala kuyobe usakaze bukhoma ku Bellator.com futhi I Bellator Mobile App at 5 p.m. PT. Amathikithi umcimbi uqale at kuphela $25 and are on sale now at the Save Mart Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

 

Okwamanje shí ezine-mpi ngokuwina streak, kuhlanganise imincintiswano ezimbili zokuqala kanye Bellator MMA, Couture will look to start off 2016 on the right foot. Indodana MMA legend Randy Couture, yangaphambili Strikeforce esincintisana iqede yonke kwi esesikhulume ngazo nge ezingemuva-naked binda ukuzithoba. Couture was slated to compete at "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," but his opponent missed weight by more than 16 amakhilogremu.

 

Standing opposite of Couture will be the elder “Pitbull” brother, who agreed to the fight on short notice after Derek Anderson was forced to withdraw due to injury. Freire competed during the last event of 2015 and will now make his 14th appearance for Bellator MMA during the first event of 2016. It’s worth noting that 10 of Freire’s wins have come before reaching the judges’ scorecards.

Qedela "Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Main Event: Paul Daley (37-13-2) vs. Andy Uhrich (11-5)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Co-Main Event: Chris Honeycutt (6-0, 1 NC) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6, 2 NC)

Bellator MMA Isici uHlelo Bout: Ryan Couture (10-3) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (14-7)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Isici Bout: Raphael Butler (9-1) vs. Tony Johnson (9-2)

 

IKhadi Preliminary:

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici Bout: Mark Dickman (10-2) vs. Thomas Diagne (5-5-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Ilima Macfarlane (2-0) vs. Amber Tackett (1-1)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Isici Bout: Javy Ayala (8-4) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (9-6)

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici Bout: Anthony Avila (12-4) vs. John Reedy (11-6)

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici Bout: Art Arcienega (14-5) vs. Justin Smitley (9-7

Bellator MMA Welterweight Isici Bout: Mason Fowler (2-0) vs. TBA

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Feature Bout: Paul Ruiz (6-2) vs. Josh San Diego (5-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Matt Perez (1-1) vs. Eugene Cancino (DEBUT)

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici Bout: Nick Bustamante (3-0) vs. Salvador Becerra (4-2)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: John Paul Elias (3-0) vs. TBA

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Jermaine McDermott (1-0) vs. Eric Huggins (1-0)

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PIVOTAL WELTERWEIGHT PAIRING BETWEEN MICHAEL PAGE-FERNANDO GONZALEZ SET FOR CO-MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 151: Warren VS. CALDWELL’ ON MARCH 4

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Santa Monica, Calif. (January 11, 2016) – The co-main event of Bellator MMA’s return to WinStar World Resort & Casino in Thackerville, OK on March 4 will feature undefeated striking sensation Michael "Venom" Page (9-0) ukuthatha on “The Menifee Maniac” Fernando Gonzalez (24-13) e welterweight action.

Amathikithi for "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” are on sale now and start at just $45. You can purchase tickets at the WinStar World Casino and Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com. Lezivalo umcimbi evuliwe 5:00 p.m. CT Isikhathi sendawo, with the first contest going down one hour later.

Lo mcimbi main of "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” features yet another undefeated Bellator MMA competitor, nini Darrion "The Wolf" Caldwell(8-0) ubuso “The Baddest Man on the Planet” Joe Warren (13-4). The televised card airs live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, kanti izikhathi zokudakwa sokuqulwa kwecala kuyobe usakaze bukhoma ku Bellator.com futhi I Bellator Mobile App. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Mixed martial arts fans and pundits alike would be hard-pressed to find a striker as dynamic as Page. Look no further than his last outing against Charlie Ontiveros, or his 65-second knockout of Rudy Bears. Now “Venom” looks to strike against Gonzalez, who is no stranger to being the underdog when he enters the Bellator MMA fray. A proud son of London, England, the 28-year-old Page has only reached the judges’ scorecards once in his nine professional outings and hopes that his first fight since "Bellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho " is no different.

 

Gonzalez took a brief hiatus from MMA to compete in the kickboxing portion of the groundbreaking "Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1 " event in September, losing a tightly contest decision to world-renown kickboxer UPawulu "Semtex" Daley. Gonzalez now returns to his comfort zone of MMA, where he has strung together an impressive four-fight winning streak. A veteran of the Scott Coker-founded Strikeforce promotion, as well as World Extreme Cagefighting, Gonzalez has been competing professionally since 2003.

 

What type of shakeup will this pivotal matchup have to the warzone that is the 170-pound division, tune into the third Bellator MMA event in three consecutive weeks on Spike to find out!

 

Kubuyekeziwe "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Main Event: Joe Warren (13-4) vs. Darrion Caldwell (8-0)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Co-Main Event: Michael Page (9-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (24-13)

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DAVE RICKELS-BOBBY COOPER ADDED TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 150: Galvão VS. DANTAS 2’

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Santa Monica, Calif. (January 6, 2015) – A lightweight contest pitting Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) ngokumelene Bobby Cooper (12-5) selifakwe ikhadi main of "Bellator 150: Galvão vs.. Dantas 2 " at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas on February 26.

 

Ngaphezu kwalokho, Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship will be on the line in a rematch pitting Marcos "Loro" Galvão (17-6-1) ngokumelene iqhawe zangaphambili Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (17-4) futhi wesibhakela Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) abayobhekana Augusto Sakai (9-0).

 

The contests will take up three slots of the televised portion of “Bellator 150: Galvão vs.. Dantas,” lapho Airs siphile on Spike at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, kanti izikhathi zokudakwa sokuqulwa kwecala kuyobe usakaze bukhoma ku Bellator.com futhi I Bellator Mobile App. Nokulwisana engeziwe uzobe umemezele maduzane.

 

Amathikithi "Bellator 150: Galvão vs.. Dantas 2 " okuyinto ukuqala at nje $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, kanye Kansas Star Arena ibhokisi ehhovisi.

 

A Bellator MMA event in Mulvane, Kansas just wouldn’t be the same without “The Caveman,” who will return to action for the first time since competing against Michael Chandler lokhu November esidlule. Rickels always comes ready to put on a show, ngabe kungcono endleleni yakhe yezinyoni, noma lapho ukuthatha on a ubani ngubani Bellator MMA talent engasindi. The 27-year-old will be making his 16th appearance under the promotional banner.

 

The last time Bobby Cooper fought inside the Kansas Star Arena, he took home a closely contested split decision victory over “Bellator 147” co-headlinerPablo Villaseca. Manje, “Super Duper” will look to move to 3-0 under the Bellator MMA banner when he faces Rickels in hostile territory. It’s worth noting that the Missouri native has only lost twice in his last eight MMA appearances.

Kubuyekeziwe "Bellator 150: Galvão vs.. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Marcos Galvão (17-6-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Isici Bout: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

 

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INJURY POSTPONES BELLATOR MMA DEBUT OF JOSH KOSCHECK, PAUL DALEY-ANDY UHRICH PROMOTED TO MAIN EVENT BILLING

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RAPHAEL BUTLER-TONY JOHNSON SET TO CLASH ON MAIN CARD

ILIMA MACFARLANE-AMBER TACKETT ANCHOR ‘BELLATOR 148: DALEY VS. UHRICH’ PRELIMINARY CARD

Santa Monica, Calif. (January 6, 2015) – An injury sustained by Josh Koscheck (17-10) during training camp has derailed his Bellator MMA debut against Matt Secor (7-2), which was slated to be the main event of “Bellator 148” ngoJanuwari 29 at Save Mart Center e Fresno, Calif.

 

Ngenxa yalokho, British knockout artist UPawulu "Semtex" Daley (37-13-2) ngokumelene Andy Uhrich (11-5) will now serve as the headliner. Ngaphezu kwalokho, a newly announced heavyweight encounter featuring Raphael Butler (9-1) ngokumelene Tony Johnson (9-2) has been added to the main card.

 

The "Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” preliminary card is also continuing to take shape, with the news that Ilima Macfarlane (2-0) ihlangana Amber Tackett(1-1) in flyweight action during a preliminary card that will stream LIVE on Bellator.com.

 

In addition to the aforementioned contests, Mason Fowler (2-0) ihlangana Idrees Wasi (1-3) e welterweight action, Mark Dickman (10-2) liba Thomas Diagne (5-5-1) at 145-pounds, futhi Paul Ruiz (6-2) ukulwa Josh San Diego (5-1) in a bantamweight feature bout. Additional preliminary fights will be announced shortly, as will one final main card contest.

 

"Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, kanti izikhathi zokudakwa sokuqulwa kwecala kuyobe usakaze bukhoma ku Bellator.com futhi I Bellator Mobile Appat 5 p.m. PT. Amathikithi umcimbi uqale at kuphela $25 and are on sale at the Save Mart Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

 

Macfarlane made a splash during her Bellator MMA debut back in August; defeating a game Maria Rios nge isinqumo uqhekeko. The San Diego native is best known for her finish of Katie Castro during a regional event in the beginning of 2015, but she has made it clear during numerous interviews, as well as her performance inside the cage that she’s more than just some viral sensation. For a deeper dive on Macfarlane, look no further than these two pieces written by Bleacher Report futhi ESPN. Standing opposite of Macfarlane will be Tackett, who lives a short jaunt away from Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif., and has fought twice professionally since 2008.

 

2015 didn’t go as planned for Raphael Butler. The former professional boxer was forced to sit idle after Lorenzo Hood withdrew from their scheduled bout at “Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Ebhince” shortly before they were supposed to enter the cage. But now it’s 2016, and the 31-year-old has big plans, beginning with his “Bellator 148: Koscheck vs. Secor” foe, Tony Johnson. Fresh off a victory against former Bellator MMA Heavyweight Champion Alexander Volkov, Johnson will once again look to implore his standout wrestling pedigree against a known striker to secure another victory.

 

Kubuyekeziwe "Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Main Event: Paul Daley (37-13-2) vs. Andy Uhrich (11-5)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Isici Bout: Chris Honeycutt (6-0, 1 NC) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6, 2 NC)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Isici Bout: Raphael Butler (9-1) vs. Tony Johnson (9-2)

 

IKhadi Preliminary:

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Ilima Macfarlane (2-0) vs. Amber Tackett (1-1)

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici Bout: Anthony Avila (12-4) vs. John Reedy (11-6)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Isici Bout: Javy Ayala (8-4) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (9-6)

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici Bout: Art Arcienega (14-5) vs. Justin Smitley (9-7)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Isici Bout: Mason Fowler (2-0) vs. Idrees Wasi (1-3)

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici Bout: Mark Dickman (10-2) vs. Thomas Diagne (5-5-1)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Feature Bout: Paul Ruiz (6-2) vs. Josh San Diego (5-1)

 

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LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT REMATCH PITTING FORMER CHAMPION EMANUEL NEWTON AGAINST LINTON VASSELL COMPLETES MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 149: Shamrock VS. GRACIE’

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Santa Monica, Calif. (January 5, 2016) –The SPIKE-televised main card of "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " on Feb. 19 Toyota Center e Houston, Texas is now complete, with the addition of a light heavyweight rematch featuring former Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) behlangana Linton Vassell (15-5, 1 NC).

 

The fight joins a card that already features a double main event — Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) ihlangana Royce Gracie (14-2-3) okwesithathu futhi Kimbo Slice (5-2) ezolwa umuntu oye out embiza kusukela ubungane babo yaphela iminyaka edlule, Dhafir Harris, owaziwa ngokuthi "Chest 5000.” In featherweight action, Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) will look to continue his torrid pace when he meets Daniel Pineda (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, nini Melvin Guillard (35-15-2) returns to meet Mike Bronzoulis (18-9-1). Preliminary contests will be announced shortly.

 

Amathikithi lokhu okuxubile karate extravaganza isiqalo nje $30 futhi ezisendalini manje Bellator.com, kanye HoustonToyotaCenter.com, the Toyota Center Box Office and Houston area Randall’s locations.

 

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " Akazikhukhumezi bukhoma and free on Spike at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, kanti izikhathi zokudakwa sokuqulwa kwecala kuyobe usakaze bukhoma ku Bellator.com futhi I Bellator Mobile App.

 

Both Newton and Vassell were participants in the four-man, light-heavyweight No. 1 contender tournament at "Bellator MMA: Dynamite.” Now, the pair of 205-pounders will look to re-establish themselves atop one of the deepest and most competitive divisions in Bellator MMA.

 

A former champion, Newton will be making his 12th appearance for the Scott Coker-led promotion and hopes to duplicate the success he experienced at the expense of Vassell during "Bellator 130: Newton vs. Vassell” back in 2014. Better known as “The Hardcore Kid,” the 31-year-old has been half of some of the most memorable contests in Bellator MMA history, namely, his spinning-backfist finish of “King Mo” and his back-and-forth war with current Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Champion Liam McGeary.

 

Undoubtedly one of the goals for Vassell in 2016 is finding his way onto the recently announced Bellator MMA debut in London later this year. For this to come to fruition, “The Swarm” surely needs to redeem himself from the fifth-round, rear-naked choke submission defeat he suffered at the hands of his"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " Umphikisi. February 19 will mark the seventh time Vassell has competed under the Bellator MMA banner and “The Swarm” will be looking to add to his impressive finishing mark of 13 stoppages in 15 ngokunqoba.

 

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie "Kubuyekeziwe Ukulwa Card

Bellator MMA Openweight Main Indawo: Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) vs. Royce Gracie (14-2-3)

Bellator MMA wesibhakela Main Indawo: Kimbo Slice (5-2) vs. Chest 5000 (2-0)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) vs. Linton Vassell (15-5, 1 NC)

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-11)

Bellator MMA Isici uHlelo Bout: Melvin Guillard (32-15-2) vs. Mike Bronzoulis (18-9-1)

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CHEICK KONGO-AUGUSTO SAKAI TO FIGHT DURING MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 150: Galvão VS. DANTAS 2’

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Santa Monica, Calif. (December 21, 2015) – A heavyweight contest pitting Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) against the undefeated Augusto Sakai (9-0) has been added to the main card of “Bellator 150: Galvão vs.. Dantas 2 " at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas, on February 26.

 

Ngaphezu kwalokho, Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship will be on the line in a rematch pitting Marcos "Loro" Galvão (17-6-1) futhi iqhawe owabe Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (17-4) and hometown favorite, David Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) uzobuyela isinyathelo ngokumelene Umphikisi ukuthi uyokwambulwa ngesikhathi usuku.

 

The contests will take up three slots of the televised portion of “Bellator 150: Galvão vs.. Dantas,” lapho Airs siphile on Spike at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, kanti izikhathi zokudakwa sokuqulwa kwecala kuyobe usakaze bukhoma ku Bellator.com futhi I Bellator Mobile App. Nokulwisana engeziwe uzobe umemezele maduzane.

 

Amathikithi "Bellator 150: Galvão vs.. Dantas 2 " okuyinto ukuqala at nje $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, kanye Kansas Star Arena ibhokisi ehhovisi.

 

Kongo will be making his eighth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, looking to add to his impressive promotional mark of 5-2. The Paris native has fought a who’s who in the mixed martial arts landscape, with notable wins against Mirko Cro Cop, Pat Barry, Mat Mitrione, and Alexander Volkov already on his record. In his last outing – which just so happened to be inside the Kansas Star Arena — Kongo impressively defeated Volkov via unanimous decision.

 

Maintaining an unblemished record to begin his professional career, Sakai will face arguably his stiffest competition to date when he meets Kongo on Feb. 26. With seven finishes in nine outings, the 24-year-old Brazilian most recently finished Alex Huddleston at "Bellator 145: With A Impindiselo. "

Kubuyekeziwe "Bellator 150: Galvão vs.. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Marcos Galvão (17-6-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. TBA

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Isici Bout: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

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RANCES BARTHELEMY WINS LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN TOE-TO-TOE BATTLE AGAINST DENIS SHAFIKOV IN HEADLINING BOUT OF FINAL PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE CARD OF 2015 FROM THE PEARL AT THE PALMS CASINO RESORT IN LAS VEGAS

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Las Vegas (December 18) – The “force” was with Cuban star and newly crowned lightweight world champion Rances Barthelemy (24-0, 13 Kos) as he won a 12-round unanimous decision over Russian southpaw Denis Shafikov (36-2-1, 19 Kos) in the headlining bout of the final Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Spike fight card of 2015. The four-fight telecast, which was supported by non-televised fights featuring some of Mayweather Promotions’ izinkanyezi nokunyuka, took place at the Pearl at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Coming off of a luxury world tour, Floyd Mayweather returned stateside and sat ringside as promoter of tonight’s fights. The recently retired five-division world champion, who also learned today he was selected asSports Illustrated Fighter of the Year, was animated and engaged through the final bell of the evening.
Lo mcimbi main, which started off as a close toe-to-toe battle, ended in the Barthelemy’s favor as he swept the latter quarter of the bout. Shafikov controlled the beginning of the fight, staying in the pocket and throwing more powerful punches than Barthelemy as the Cuban had a difficult time adjusting to the significantly shorter, yet stronger, style of Shafikov.
The turning point of the fight occurred when a cut caused by a punch by Barthelemy opened up above Shafikov’s right eye in the eighth round. The blood began to poor furiously and referee Vic Drakulich called the ringside doctor over to inspect the cut. When the fight resumed, Barthelemy attacked the Russian’s eye and never let up for the remainder of the fight. He took advantage of the cut and coupled it with his height and reach advantage which led to a recipe for success as he is now a two-division world champion. The judges saw the bout 119-109 futhi 116-112 kabili.
“There were moments where I was trapped into my style of fighting. It took me a minute to adjust to Shafikov’s style and exchange punches with him,” Said Barthelemy. “I’m really happy with the number of punches I was able to get off.
“I was really impressed with Shafiov’s warrior style. He never gave up even after getting hurt with punches that were affecting his fight. That really caught me by surprise and also that he was able to last the whole fight. The fact that he continued really says something about him as a fighter.”
“I’m not sure if I won the fight,” Said Shafikov. “I’m very disappointed and I want a rematch.”
The co-main event saw a bizarre ending to what was to be a cruiserweight elimination bout. Detroit southpawIsiah Thomas (15-0, 6 Kos) was winning the fight on all three judges’ scorecards through round three when Russian power-puncher Murat “Iron” Gassiev (22-0, 16 Kos) threw accidental late blows to Thomas’ head after the bell. The punches forced referee Jay Nady to make the tough call that the punches “diminished the value” of Thomas’ ability to continue. As the fight had not yet gone four rounds, unified rules state that the fight does not go to the scorecards, thus ruling it a no contest.
Chris Pearson (16-1 11 Kos), a promising super welterweight from Dayton, Ohio put his previously undefeated record on the line against fellow unbeaten Eric Walker (12-0, 6 Kos) of Plaquemine, Louisiana in the second televised bout. Walker came out strong, dominating the early rounds against Pearson, another member of the stable of rising stars from Mayweather Promotions. A wobbled Pearson persevered and attempted to turn the tide in an action-packed fifth round with a series of head shots.

The seventh round saw both fighters exchanging a brutal barrage of punches culminating with a fast-paced eighth and final round drawing a standing ovation from the crowd. The underdog Walker, who spent 13 years in Dixon Correctional Institute in Louisiana, scored a unanimous decision victory (79-71, 78-74, 80-72) winning the biggest fight of his life in front of a captivated national TV audience.

“If you believe in God and work hard at what you’re doing, you’re going to succeed,” Said Walker. “Look at me now.
“I had watched his previous fights and knew that my right hand would be too much for him and that I could land it anytime,” continued Walker. “My conditioning was really the difference tonight. I was in great shape and I was able to rely on that when the going got tough.”

Pearson was disappointed in the decision and was left wanting a rematch.

“I take my hat off to him,” said Pearson. “His punches were crisp and hard. I just couldn’t get going on anything consistently. I thought it was closer than the judges’ scorecards and I definitely want a rematch as soon as possible.”

In the iziqubu ukuvulwa kusihlwa, one of boxing’s fast rising stars, Gervonta “Iyona yodwa” Davis (14-0, 13 Kos) out of Baltimore put his undefeated record on the line against Mexico’s Luis Sanchez (17-5-1, 5 Kos) in a lightweight clash.

Davis, a 21-year-old protégé of Mayweather, lived up to his reputation as a budding superstar scoring a hard-fought ninth round knockout victory. Sanchez showed his toughness and resiliency as he forced Davis to fight three rounds longer than any fight of his career.Davis showed his speed and power in the eighth round as he landed an uppercut to knock down his determined opponent. In the ninth round, he threw a massive left hand to finish Sanchez, sending Mayweather to his feet in celebration.

“It felt great to fight all of these rounds and get the work in,” Said Davis. “He’s a tough fighter and I learned a great deal tonight. It was a very good experience for me.
“I just listened to my corner and Floyd, took my time and broke him down. I want to fight again as soon as possible for a world title.”
Mayweather, who was very pleased with Davis’ performance, sees the young undefeated fighter’s future as bright.
“It’s always good to go out there and get the W,” Said Mayweather. “Muhle young. He’s still learning. We’re looking forward to him being a world champion some day.”
Mayweather relished in the opportunity to promote one of the final fights of the year in his hometown of Las Vegas saying, “I’m so happy we were able to showcase on national television some of the talented fighters we have at Mayweather Promotions. Mane noma ulahlekelwe, I am proud of all of them.
“More importantly I want to wish everyone Happy Holidays and thank for them supporting me, Mayweather Promotions and The Money Team throughout all of these years. I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.”
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DARRION CALDWELL SET FOR ‘BELLATOR MMA 151’ MAIN EVENT DEBUT AGAINST JOE WARREN AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT ON MARCH 4

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Santa Monica, Calif. (December 18, 2015) – The main event of Bellator MMA’s return to WinStar World Casino & Kuyona e Thackerville, KULUNGILE., on March 4 will feature undefeated Darrion Caldwell (8-0) challenging former two-division world champion and the self-proclaimed “Baddest Man on the Planet” Joe Warren (13-4).

Amathikithi for "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” go on sale this coming Monday, December 21 and start at just $45. You can purchase tickets at the WinStar World Casino and Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com. Lezivalo umcimbi evuliwe 5:00 p.m. CT Isikhathi sendawo, with the first contest taking place one hour later.

"Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” Akazikhukhumezi bukhoma and free on spike at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, kanti izikhathi zokudakwa sokuqulwa kwecala kuyobe usakaze bukhoma ku Bellator.com futhi I Bellator Mobile App.. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

With five impressive outings in a little over a year and a half under the Bellator MMA umbrella, it was only a matter of time before “The Wolf” found himself in a position to compete for a world title. There is still work to be done though, and the next stop on the road to championship gold goes through a man who has held Marcos Galvao’s belt already. A standout on the wrestling team at NC State University, the 27-year-old Caldwell most recently submitted Shawn Bunch via rear-naked choke in the first frame, adding to his tally of finishes (4). Initially a featherweight, Caldwell looks much more comfortable now at 135-pounds and as he proclaimed during a recent interview, “I foresee myself competing against Joe [Warren] with a No. 1 contender shot on the line, sooner rather than later.”

 

Warren has done just about it all under the Bellator MMA banner, winning titles at featherweight and bantamweight during his nearly six year promotional tenure. Manje, Warren has his sights set on another run with the 135-pound title, a belt he lost during an intense encounter with Galvao early in 2015. A 2006 Pan American and World Champion in Greco-Roman competition, the 39-year-old will test himself against a young competitor who excels in the same skillset that Warren has used to his advantage for most of his career, wrestling. Will a win for “The Baddest Man on the Planet” propel him to a title shot against the winner of Galvao-Dantas 2 a week prior? Tune into SPIKE on March 4 to find out.

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‘THE YOUNG ASSASSIN’ VS. ‘THE GREEK ASSASSIN’ MELVIN GUILLARD TAKES ON HOUSTON’S MIKE BRONZOULIS AT ‘BELLATOR 149: Shamrock VS. GRACIE’

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Santa Monica, Calif. (December 16, 2015) – A lightweight contest pitting Melvin Guillard (32-15-2) against Houston’s Mike Bronzoulis (18-9-1) selifakwe ikhadi Spike-isiqephu main of "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " on Feb. 19 Toyota Center e Houston, Texas. Bellator MMA President Scott Coker announced the new addition on his Twitter account last night.

 

The fight joins a card that already features a double main event — Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) ihlangana Royce Gracie (14-2-3) okwesithathu futhi Kimbo Slice (5-2) ezolwa umuntu oye out embiza kusukela ubungane babo yaphela iminyaka edlule, Dhafir Harris, owaziwa ngokuthi "Chest 5000.” In featherweight action, Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) will look to continue his torrid pace when he meets Daniel Pineda (21-11). Preliminary contests will be announced shortly.

 

Amathikithi lokhu okuxubile karate extravaganza isiqalo nje $30 futhi ezisendalini manje Bellator.com, as well as HoustonToyotaCenter.com, the Toyota Center Box Office and Houston area Randall’s locations.

 

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " Akazikhukhumezi bukhoma and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, kanti izikhathi zokudakwa sokuqulwa kwecala kuyobe usakaze bukhoma ku Bellator.com futhi I Bellator Mobile App.

 

Guillard suffered a horrific broken hand during his Bellator MMA debut against Brandon Girtz ekuqaleni kwalo nyaka. “The Young Assassin” has made it clear that he intends on eventually fighting for the 155-pound title, and his road to the gold begins on Feb. 19 against a tough Houston, Texas native. Of Guillard’s 32 iwina njengoba professional, 23 victories have come before reaching the judges’ scorecards.

 

Bronzoulis returned to the Bellator MMA fray against a debuting Josh Thomson at "Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1 " this past September. “The Greek Assassin” has not shied away from tough opponents throughout his career, having competed against guys like Thomson, Joe Riggs, Gerald Harris and Jorge Patino during his 28-fight career. The Houston native hopes to have plenty of hometown support when he takes on Guillard inside the Bellator MMA cage on Feb. 19.

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie "Kubuyekeziwe Ukulwa Card

Bellator MMA Openweight Main Indawo: Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) vs. Royce Gracie (14-2-3)

Bellator MMA wesibhakela Main Indawo: Kimbo Slice (5-2) vs. Chest 5000 (2-0)

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-11)

Bellator MMA Isici uHlelo Bout: Melvin Guillard (32-15-2) vs. Mike Bronzoulis (18-9-1)

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SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHRIS PEARSON MEETS FELLOW UNBEATEN ERIC WALKER & RISING STAR GERVONTA DAVIS TAKES ON LUIS SANCHEZ ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 FROM THE PEARL AT zezandla Casino Resort Las Vegas

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OKUNINGI! FORMER WORLD CHAMPIONS ISHE SMITH & MICKEY BEY FEATURED ON STACKED UNDERCARD
Las Vegas (December 14, 2015) – Undefeated contender Chris “King Young” Pearson (13-0, 10 Kos) will meet fellow unbeaten Eric Walker (11-0, 6 Kos) in a super welterweight battle while rising star Gervonta “Iyona yodwa” Davis (13-0, 12 Kos) liba Luis Sanchez (17-4-1, 5 Kos) in a lightweight bout on Premier Boxing Champions(PBC) on Spike Friday, December 18 from the Pearl at Palms Casino resort in Las Vegas.
PBC on Spike is isihloko esikhulu by Cuba Ezingakanqotshwa Rances “Blast Kid” Barthelemy (23-0, 13 Kos) futhi waseRussia Denis Shafikov (36-1-1, 19 Kos) in a world engasindi isihloko impi. Ukusabalala isiqephu uqala at 9 p.m. KANYE/PT netimphawu Detroit sika Isiah Thomas(15-0, 6 Kos) futhi waseRussia Murat “Iron” Gassiev (22-0, 16 Kos) in a battle of unbeaten cruiserweights.
Amathikithi for the umcimbi bukhoma, lapho kugqugquzelwa Mayweather Promotions sikanye Warriors Boxing, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $100.50, futhi $25.50 plus izimali ezifanele, futhi ukudayiswa manje. Amathikithi angathengwa at www.ticketmaster.com noma ngokuthi Ihhovisi Pearl Box at 702-994-3200 noma Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
Part of the stacked undercard of exciting fights will see former world champion Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith (27-8, 12 Kos) ngokumelene Tommy “The Razor” Rainone (24-6-1, 5 Kos) in a super welterweight showdown and former world champion Mickey “The Spirit” Bey (21-1-1, 10 Kos) in a lightweight contest against unbeaten Naim Nelson(12-0, 1 KO).
Rounding out the action is 29-year-old Romanian Ronald “The Thrill” Gavril (14-1, 10 Kos) against the Dominican Republic’s Mariano Hilario (12-4, 5 Kos) in super middleweight action, 26-umnyaka owodwa Brian Castano (13-0,9 Kos) againstMexico’s Aaron Garcia (12-4-1, 7 Kos) in a super welterweight tussle and Fabian “TNT” Maidana (8-0, 6 Kos), brother of former world champion Marcos, in a welterweight bout against Washington’s Virgil Green (11-3, 4 Kos).
Wazalelwa e Dayton, Ohio, Pearson umxhwele ngokunqoba phezu kuka Steve Martinez, Wathi El Harrak, Lanardo Tyner futhi Acacio ngaphambilini unbeaten Joao Ferreira ukulwa ezine ngaphambi wanqoba Janks Trotter in September. The 24-year-old looks to continue to rise within the junior middleweight division and cement his contender status with a victory over the 22-year-old Walker out of Plaquemine, Louisiana who is yet to lose since turning pro in 2013.
A highly regarded prospect who won the 2012 National Gloves ubuqhawe, the Davis engu-21 ubudala uye waloba kakade stoppage kunqotshwa okubabazekayo ezine 2015. Iningi muva, the Baltimore-native wayeka zangaphambili emhlabeni iqhawe Cristobal Cruz ne inhlanganisela enolaka October yabo mpi. Now he is challenged by the 23-year-old Sanchez out of Cancun, Mexico who owns victories over Miguel Beltran and Adan Mares.
After a long career that saw him go from the world of reality television as a star on “The Olwa” to competing at the top level at 154 futhi 160 amakhilogremu, Smith finally put it all together in 2010, beginning a four-fight winning streak that culminated in a decision win over Cornelius Bundrage for a super welterweight world title in 2013, becoming the first native Las Vegan to ever win a world title. He continues to challenge the best and recorded his most recent victory in April by defeating Cecil McCalla. He takes on a dangerous veteran contender in New York’s Rainone who enters this fight having beaten Francisco Reza and Allen Litzau.
Bey returns to the ring on December 18 okokuqala kusukela ngokuwina isicoco somhlaba in September 2014 nge ukunqoba kuka Miguel Vazquez. He has won three fights in a row including victories over Alan Herrera and Carlos Cardenas. Ukumela Cleveland, Ohio, Bey looks to work his way back to title-contention beginning with the 25-year-old Philadelphia-native Nelson.
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